| Jesus Christ |
Matthew 1:1 |
The Messiah, Son of David, and central figure of the New Testament. |
| Mary (mother of Jesus) |
Matthew 1:16 |
Virgin mother chosen by God to bear Jesus. |
| Joseph (husband of Mary) |
Matthew 1:16 |
Earthly guardian of Jesus, descendant of David. |
| David |
Matthew 1:1 |
King whose lineage fulfills the Messianic prophecy. |
| Abraham |
Matthew 1:1 |
Patriarch of the Jewish nation. |
| John the Baptist |
Matthew 3:1 |
Forerunner preparing way for Jesus. |
| Herod the Great |
Matthew 2:1 |
Sought to kill infant Jesus. |
| Magi (wise men) |
Matthew 2:1 |
Eastern visitors who honored Jesus. |
| Archelaus |
Matthew 2:22 |
Herod’s son ruling Judea. |
| Isaiah |
Matthew 3:3 |
Prophet quoted regarding John. |
| Peter |
Matthew 4:18 |
Fisherman called to be a disciple. |
| Andrew |
Matthew 4:18 |
Brother of Peter, also a disciple. |
| James (son of Zebedee) |
Matthew 4:21 |
Apostle, brother of John. |
| John (son of Zebedee) |
Matthew 4:21 |
Close disciple of Jesus. |
| Philip |
Matthew 10:3 |
One of the twelve apostles. |
| Bartholomew |
Matthew 10:3 |
Apostle, also called Nathanael. |
| Thomas |
Matthew 10:3 |
Apostle known for doubting. |
| Matthew (tax collector) |
Matthew 10:3 |
Former tax collector, apostle. |
| James (son of Alphaeus) |
Matthew 10:3 |
Apostle distinct from James son of Zebedee. |
| Thaddaeus |
Matthew 10:3 |
Also called Judas son of James. |
| Simon the Zealot |
Matthew 10:4 |
Apostle with nationalist zeal. |
| Judas Iscariot |
Matthew 10:4 |
Betrayer of Jesus. |
| Jesus Barabbas |
Matthew 27:16–17 |
Prisoner released instead of Jesus. |
| Pontius Pilate |
Matthew 27:2 |
Governor who authorized crucifixion. |
| Pilate’s wife |
Matthew 27:19 |
Warned Pilate via dream. |
| Joseph of Arimathea |
Matthew 27:57 |
Donated his tomb for Jesus. |
| Mary Magdalene |
Matthew 27:56 |
Follower present at resurrection. |
| Mary (mother of James and Joseph) |
Matthew 27:56 |
Witnessed crucifixion. |
| Salome |
Mark 15:40 |
Present at Jesus’ crucifixion. |
